Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-09
THEY SAY THEY ARE mARRrED.
Inc sensation i'm the ColOrcd schools
what Mr. Waddleton and Mrs. Gary.
Waddleton Say.

The statements made before the school board
last night by Trustee Henry johnson in relation
to the resignation OF Miss Annie E. Gary or Mrs.
ANNE e. Gary-Waddleton created considerable OF
ascahoai among the colored schools this morning.
MISS cary was very well-known teacher. When
STAR reporter called this morning at the little
frame mouse on 18th street, opposite StAugustfne's
cnurcn. where Mrs. Gary Waddleton lives he was
received by Mrs Gary, the mother OF the teacher
n Wny, 1l course they are married." said Mrs.
part he came week ago Sunday, pretending
Llen1snp, ana asked for her resignation and In
gS aoout the circumstances, SO, as he said, he
ought not to have told him anything, as he had
NO business 10 come here at all, but told him be-
t trs sn az OF that What right had school
UuStoe 70 come here, anyhow, on such Dus1neSS?'
y. MIS- gary thought that the reporter might see
snnnse6 r ana went upstairs where an
partly responsible for the present situation could
De heard squalling Justify.
MRS. 0ARY-wADDLEroN's STATEMENT.
MIS-. Gary-Waddleton would see the reporter,
ana presently came down stairs, being carefully
wrapped in shawl Z the mother, who made her
take take so, seat near pre- where she would not
ABOUT "a or Is veal and e very n hearty White,
with pleasant leg face somewhat by very
1t Is piece OF retaliation on the part OF MI.
Johnson, sne said, after settling comfortably In
tne cnalr he came here and asked about me
~ was vefy impertinent for him to ask the Ques-
t lions ne aid That is what Mr.: Waddleton
I inc c,a ana what the doctor who attended
mS tnougnt. This Is not the first case
where teacher has been married and re-
NAMED IN the schools. In other cases they have
against my husbands advice, because l wanted
10 90 something for my folks. The doctor knew 1t
ana QUO not censure me for it. He rather COM
sure me? When MI. Waddieton learned that Mr..
Johnson had been here, he went right after Mr..
JonnsOn 10 call him to account for the insult He
to me, but said that.h could find out for himself;
Ia oLner WORDS that Mr.. johnson could do or say
W W.T. ne nHed but he would do it at his own risk.
would go and watch around his house and look
lntO MI. JOnnsonS private affairs, and this Is the
way MI. johnson retalaresn
mo" continued Mrs. Gary-waddleton, ''Mr
Waddleton is not here presume he has seen the
morning papers, and he is now hunting for Mr..
johnson. de Is very quick tempered"
Mr. wADDLRToN PEACEFULLY INCLINED.
Inc reporter then went to hunt for the fiery Mr..
Waddleton, who was supposed to be on the war
pain Tor Mr.. johnson. He was found peacefully
sitting In his clock and 1ewelry establishment, at
Inc corner OF 18th and H streets northwest. He is
a. 9ung ana l9t, slender man Of dark brown COM
OF an Engnsh pattern. He came forward with O
paci1c smlle That assured the reporter at glance
t IN tne incensed 1eweler had not yet waded in
when asked by the reporter II he had been hunt.
Ing Tor Mr. johnson. 81 think can ind other and
OF brute force"
no, did you deny to MI: johnson that you were
maTr dsd 70 Miss Gary?" asked the reporter.
Il oi0 not" SAID Mr.. WaddletOn. 1sThat'S q lie
simply told him that he had no right to ask the
question. He went to this lady's house and nearly
forced himself into her bed chamber to ask imper-
d III M questions He was after her resignation
as ne wanted her place for another person. He
said that there were unfair rumors around and he
Wahted 10 Know about them. went to see him
at ms once the next day and we had some words
ana ne sa1d That he would have MissGary dismissed
lure her reputation or injure my business said
10 nun: Tnere Is no law regarding cetbacy in the
scnooiS There may be custom not TO employ
married teachers but there is no law or rule about
II: ne Then asked: Are you married?' told him.
about" w
When the reporter put the same question Mr..
johnson Johnson mad put Mr.. Middleton said: "That is
question say no one has right to ask This lady
Is married and has the benefit and protection OF
my name. Mr. johnson will get tr1pped up.
want 10 see how far he will 60" And then, as the
reporter was leaving, the pacific MIR. WaddetOn
auoeo ia an omlnous manner, 81 can play the de-
tective too"